Boxer Amir Khan donates Rs. 5Mn in IK’s telethon. Boxer Amir Khan has given £20,000 to the flood relief fund in Pakistan, which is headed by former PM Imran Khan.
The boxer, who was born in Bolton, took part in Imran Khan’s three-hour telethon and gave £20,000 as well as a weekly donation commitment to aid those affected by Pakistan’s devastating floods.
Over 1000 people have already died as a result of the “monster monsoons” and 1 million homes have been damaged. Eight weeks of nonstop torrential rain have submerged most of the nation, prompting an urgent call for assistance.
In addition to tuning into Imran Khan’s live broadcast, Amir Khan also made a social media announcement stating that the Amir Khan Foundation was also on the ground supporting rescue operations.
“Hello Salaam, Amir Khan here, Imran Khan bhai (brother), how are you, are you well?” Amir remarked when he called.
“Imran, it’s wonderful to see that you’re working hard. I want to donate 5 million rupees right away, and inshallah we’ll maintain giving 5 million rupees each week to support the fantastic work that you’re doing.
All four of the nation’s provinces have been impacted by the exceptional monsoon season. Rescue efforts are challenging since more than 150 bridges have been devastated by floods, and many highways have been washed away.
In just three hours, Imran Khan’s televised appeal helped generate 5 billion rupees for flood assistance.
At least 6,500 military have been sent out by the government to assist civilian authorities in relief and rescue efforts around the nation.
All four of the nation’s provinces have been impacted by the exceptional monsoon season.
Numerous highways have been left impassable, about 300,000 homes have been demolished, and millions of people have been affected by extensive power shortages.
On Monday, Prime Minister Shabaz Sharif traveled to several flood-affected regions in the nation’s northwest.
He has stated that everyone who has lost their home will receive accommodation from the government.
Pakistan’s minister for climate change, Sherry Rehman, tweeted last Tuesday that local governments are unable to handle the situation on their own and pleaded with the international community for assistance.
On Wednesday, Pakistan Television broadcast footage of individuals swimming through waist-high water while holding their kids and carrying necessities on their heads.
Boxer Amir Khan donates Rs. 5Mn in IK’s telethon.
Rescuers transported victims to safer locations using trucks and boats and also sent food, tents, and other essential supplies to flood-affected neighborhoods.
